Proverbs 11:30-31
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30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
but lawlessness[a] takes away lives.
31 If the righteous is requited on earth,
how much more the wicked and the sinner!
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:30 Cn Compare Gk Syr: Heb a wise man
Proverbs 12:2-3
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2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
but a man of evil devices he condemns.
3 A man is not established by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
Proverbs 12:5-8
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5 The thoughts of the righteous are just;
the counsels of the wicked are treacherous.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the mouth of the upright delivers men.
7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
but the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A man is commended according to his good sense,
but one of perverse mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:12
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12 The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin,
but the root of the righteous stands firm.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:12 Cn: The Hebrew of verse 12 is obscure
Proverbs 12:21
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21 No ill befalls the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.
Proverbs 12:28
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28 In the path of righteousness is life,
but the way of error leads to death.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:28 Cn: The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain
Proverbs 13:6
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6 Righteousness guards him whose way is upright,
but sin overthrows the wicked.
Proverbs 13:9
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9 The light of the righteous rejoices,
but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
Proverbs 13:21-22
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21 Misfortune pursues sinners,
but prosperity rewards the righteous.
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous.
Proverbs 13:25
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25 The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite,
but the belly of the wicked suffers want.
Proverbs 14:11
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11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
but the tent of the upright will flourish.
Proverbs 14:19
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19 The evil bow down before the good,
the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
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